Miami Diving Enrolling Form

Emergency Information:

RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER AND MEDICAL TREATMENT CONSENT:

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in United States Diving, Inc., Athletic Amateur Union, the Miami Diving Team, Camps or lessons program, the undersigned:

1. Agree that prior to participating, or in case of a minor participant, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will instruct the minor participant that prior to participating, he or she should inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the participant believes that there is anything unsafe, he or she shall immediately advise his or her coach or supervisor of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.

2. Acknowledge and fully understands that each participants will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, severe social and economic losses that might result not only from their action, but the actions, inaction, or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that may be other risks not known to us or not reasonable foreseeable at this time.

3. Assume all forgoing risk and accept personal responsibility for damages following such in juries, disability or death.

4. Release, waive, discharge and convent not to sue United State Diving, Inc.,
Athletic Amateur Union, Miami Diving, the University of Miami, its affiliated clubs, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches and other employees of the organization, other participants, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “releases,” from any or all liability to each of the undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise.

5. I/We the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) authorize, coaches or official to consent to any examination, anesthetic, X-ray, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and/or hospital care to be rendered to the minor under the general or special supervision and on the advice of any physician or surgeon licensed to practice when efforts to contact us are unsuccessful. The parent(s)/legal guardian(s) represent that the participant(s) has medical insurance coverage through below insurance company. This consent is granted for as long as the minor is a member of the Miami Diving Team.

6. COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver: The undersigned hereby acknowledges of the existence of the risk on my child (children) appearance to the venue and my child (children) participation to the activity of Miami Diving that may cause injury or illness such as, but not limited to Influenza, MRSA, or COVID-19 that may lead to paralysis or death. With full knowledge of the risks involved, the undersigned hereby release, waive, discharge the Miami Diving, the University of Miami, its board, officers, independent contractors, affiliates, employees, representatives, successors, and assigns from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death, that may be sustained by my child (children) related to COVID-19 while participating in any activity while in, on, or around the premises or while using the facilities that may lead to unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19.

7. PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: I hereby authorize Miami Diving, the University of Miami and the members of its staff to take such photographs, for websites, television recordings and/or live television transmission of the registrant in whole, or in part, as they or members of the staff may wish, and to use and publish the same in such places and publications as the University of Miami or its staff in its sole discretion consider to be of benefit to said University. I hereby waive any rights that I may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product that may be used here under or the specific use to which it may be applied.

PARENT’S AGREEMENT:
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The Miami Diving Team shall from time to time, adopt rules and regulations that it feels are necessary for the proper, orderly, and effective operation of the program. All those applying for membership and signing this form agree to be bound by those rules and regulation, fee, schedules, and late charges as they may now exist or as they may be modified in the future.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

•   The Miami Diving Team is a year round program. Our official season begins in September and ends on August 31st of each year. By signing and initialing this contract, you are bound to training and paying on a quarterly base: Session 1 September 1st – November 31st, Session 2 December 1st – February 31st, Session 3 March 1st – May 31st. Session 4 June 1st – August 31st only if classes are available. Payments are due the 1st of each month. This apply to Future Champions and JO programs.

•   For cancellation of this contract: Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to the membership billing office by  November 20th (session 1), February 20th (session 2), May 20th (session 3), or August  20th (session 4) of the current year. Otherwise, this contract will automatically renew for the following quarterly session.

•   No credits will be issued if a member misses a workout, holydays or illness. Dues are not prorated and are payable monthly with a quarterly commitment. If a diver stops coming at any time during the quarterly session, the whole quarterly session must be paid in full. (Ex. If a divers starts on the Session 1 (September- November) and the divers decide to stop diving at the end of September, the months of October and November will have to be paid even though the diver will not take the lessons).

•   An annual registration fee of $95.00 is charged at the time of joining. This fee is charged September 1st each year thereafter.

•   There will be make up classes only for illness with a doctor’s note. There will be no make up if a member misses a workout or holydays.

DIVING MEET FEES:

•   We understand the Miami Diving team is a competitive program. Once divers are moved to the Future Champions program, we will be provided with a calendar of diving competitions throughout the year. We will make a commitment to bring our child to participate in such competitions.

•   A meet fee of $50 will be charge for each child for coach fee for local meets plus coaches expenses that will be devided among all participants. This amount will charge after each meet.

•   The coaches’ expenses will be divided by the amount of diver in the event.

•   There will be a $120 coaching fee per Regional, $160 Zone, or $200 National plus coach’s expenses (transportation, room and board) per competition per child. The coach’s expenses will be divided by the amount of diver in the event. This is for Junior Olympic divers.

•   This fee will be added to the monthly bill.

PAYMENTS:

•   All payments are due on the 1st of each month and are considered late if not received by the 5th of each month.  A $15 LATE CHARGE FEE will be assessed on any past due balance.

•   If any member reaches an unpaid balance of 2 months, such a member will not be able to practice until balance is cancelled.  

CODE OF CONDUCT
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I agree to abide by this Code of Conduct at all times while associated with the Miami Diving Team.The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to promote the best possible individual and team performance. It is also designed to promote a positive image for the Miami Diving program, its staff and athletes.

GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT:

1. Try your hardest at all time. Strive for your potential each and everyday day.

2. Be here because YOU want to be here! To be successful, the determination to do so must come from within YOU!

3. Make consistent attendance a priority.

4. Treat coaches, teammates, parents and facility staff with courtesy and respect.

5. Be prepared each day. Bring the equipment you will need each day to train.

6. Support and encourage team at all times.

7. Maintain a positive attitude at all times.

8. Do what the coaches ask when they ask it.

9. Set goals.

10. Understand that profanity, smoking, drinking or use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated I agree to abide by this Code of Conduct at all times while associated with the Miami Diving Team.

The Miami Diving program has adopted specific policies and procedure that are necessary for proper, orderly an effective operation of the program. We advise all parents to review these policies. All athletes and parents are expected to know and abide by these rules.

DIVERS:

Clothing: All divers are asked to come with Speedo bathing suit, tennis shoes, team T-shirt, team shorts, and towel.

Bad language: Bad language during workout will not be tolerated. A diver can be excused from practice for that day. If the situation persists, the diver could be excused for a week. If the situation does not change, the diver will be expelled from the team.

Poor attitude: It is important that all divers come to practice with a good attitude. Those diver showing poor attitude or misbehave during workouts will be excuse from practice that day. If the situation persists, the diver could be excused for a week. If the situation does not change, the diver could be expelled from the team.

Illness: If you are sick (i.e. cold, ear infection, etc.) we still expect you to come to practice. You will not be asked to dive. There are plenty of dry-land exercises you can do without getting in the water. However, if you are really sick, you must call Coach Di Fazio and let him know as to when you anticipate returning to practice.

PARENTS:

1. All divers must be at the pool at least 5 min. before practice starts. All children under 13 must be accompanied to the pool by an adult.

2. All divers must be picked up no later than 10 min. after their practice is over. If you are going to be late please let us know.

3. All parents are asked to wait by the lobby area during workouts time. Parents are not allowed on the pool deck.

4. If you need to talk to one of the coaches, please do not interrupt the coach during the class. You can contact them either before or after the class, or by phone.

5. If your child is competing at a diving meet in our facility, you are expected to help running the meet (concession stands,score keeping, etc.)

6. Payments are due the 1st of each month. Please pay your bill on time!

7. Absolutely prohibited for any children to wait at the lobby, game room, and locker room of the pool building. They can only wait on the pool deck.

8. We are not responsible of children after scheduled practice time is over. We are not responsible of children in the bathroom or locker room.

I have read and understood all Miami Diving Team rules and policies. I also understand that by initialing this agreement I am committed to abide by these rules and policies.

REMINDER!!!

The Miami Diving Team is a year round program. Our official season begins in September and ends on August 31st of each year. By signing and initialing this contract, you are bound to training and paying on a quarterly base: (Session 1) September 1st – November 31st, (Session 2) December 1st – February 31st, (Session 3) March 1st – May 31st. (Session 4) June 1st – August 31st only if classes are available. Payments are due the 1st of each month. This only apply to Future Champions and JO programs.

• No credits will be issued if a member misses a workout (holidays, weather, or illness). Dues are not prorated and are payable monthly with a quarterly commitment. If a diver stops coming at any time during the quarterly session, the whole quarterly session must be paid in full. (Ex. If a divers starts on the Session 1 (September- November) and the divers decide to stop diving at the end of September, the months of October and November will have to be paid even though the diver will not take the lessons).

• For cancellation of this contract: Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to the membership billing office by November 20th (session 1), February 20th (session 2), May 20th (session 3), or August 20th (session 4) of the current year. Otherwise, this contract will automatically renew for the following quarterly session.

• No make up for missed practice other than illness with a doctors note.

Confirmation:

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SUBMITING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.